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en-usPhys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine.Soluble epoxide hydrolase in mammals diminishes the body's ability to self-repairIn the 1980s, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, were looking for a way to control insects and found an enzyme—called JHEH—that, when inhibited, prevents caterpillars from becoming butterflies. This work led to the discovery of an equivalent enzyme in mammals, called soluble epoxide hydrolase or sEH.https://phys.org/news/2019-03-soluble-epoxide-hydrolase-mammals-diminishes.html
Plants & Animals Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:10:02 EDTnews471858282A smart soft orthosis for a stronger backWhen workers in Germany call in sick, back pain is often to blame. It frequently affects employees in logistics, manufacturing and services where physically strenuous patterns of movement are part of the daily job routine. In a bid to prevent back problems, Fraunhofer researchers have come up with ErgoJack to offer a smart soft orthosis that supports workers with real-time motion detection. A prototype of this smart vest will be presented live at Hannover Messe from April 1 through 5, 2019, at Booth C24 in Hall 17.https://phys.org/news/2019-03-smart-soft-orthosis-stronger.html
Robotics Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:30:02 EDTnews470658014Shape of structure that nerve cells use to sense cold and menthol could be new target for chronic pain and migrainePeople are great at detecting cold temperatures and also the cool sensation induced by natural substances like menthol, which is common in remedies used to soothe aching muscles. But it hasn't been entirely clear how we do this.https://phys.org/news/2019-02-nerve-cells-cold-menthol-chronic.html
Biochemistry Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:00:11 EDTnews468744063Dry-cured ham bones—a source of heart-healthy peptides?Drinking bone broth is a recent diet fad that proponents claim fights inflammation, eases joint pain and promotes gut health. Simmering animal bones in water releases collagen and other proteins into the broth that may have health benefits, although more research is needed to validate these claims. Now, a new study in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has shown that ham bones contain peptides that could have cardioprotective effects.https://phys.org/news/2019-01-dry-cured-ham-bonesa-source-heart-healthy.html
Biochemistry Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:00:01 EDTnews466831697Thousands stung in Australian jellyfish 'invasion'Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than three thousand people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday, forcing the closure of several beaches.https://phys.org/news/2019-01-thousands-stung-australian-jellyfish-invasion.html
Ecology Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:57:07 EDTnews466052219E-bandage generates electricity, speeds wound healing in ratsSkin has a remarkable ability to heal itself. But in some cases, wounds heal very slowly or not at all, putting a person at risk for chronic pain, infection and scarring. Now, researchers have developed a self-powered bandage that generates an electric field over an injury, dramatically reducing the healing time for skin wounds in rats. They report their results in ACS Nano.https://phys.org/news/2018-12-e-bandage-electricity-wound-rats.html
Bio & Medicine Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:04:00 EDTnews464447033New gene-therapy eases chronic pain in dogs—human trials underwayWhen Shane the therapy dog was hit by a Jeep, life changed for him and his guardian Taryn Sargent.https://phys.org/news/2018-10-gene-therapy-eases-chronic-pain-dogshuman.html
Plants & Animals Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:00:06 EDTnews460108383Social media buffers depression among older adults with painWith a few finger strokes or swipes on a computer or cell phone, seniors with pain reduce the risk of depression when visiting social media sites.https://phys.org/news/2018-10-social-media-buffers-depression-older.html
Social Sciences Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:50:01 EDTnews458999263Letting your dog sleep with you is good for chronic pain sufferers, new study showsFor chronic pain sufferers, it may be smart to let sleeping dogs lie, a new University of Alberta study suggests.https://phys.org/news/2018-10-dog-good-chronic-pain.html
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